#212517 Hex Color
Shadowy Lime With Olive Depth
Dark and heavily muted, #212517 is a dusty lime with gray and olive undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, shadowy mood suited to moody backgrounds, gaming interfaces, and nature-led branding. Use the hex code #212517 as a dominant base with pale green or warm cream accents; white text remains highly legible at about 15.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #212517
What is #212517 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #212517 is rgb(33, 37, 23), in HSL hsl(77, 23%, 12%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 38%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #212517?
Pale green and warm cream pair well with #212517, adding brightness without losing its muted, nature-led character; dusty beige or restrained sage can soften interfaces, while brighter lime accents work best sparingly.
Is #212517 readable on white or black?
#212517 has a 15.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.